Don’t write “Wanted: One-night stand” when what you really need is actually a table by the bed, or you will end up humiliating yourself, and I bet you don’t want to see anybody else for like … FOREVER! :D
What is so wrong with writing “one-night stand” anyway? In this lesson, I’m going to save you from making yourself look like a fool.
One-night stand (noun)
Meaning: A sexual relationship with someone (a stranger) lasting for one night. It’s a no-strings attached kind of relationship. You dont’ want to see them again when it ends.
Nightstand (noun)
Meaning: A small table that is placed at the side of the bed. People usually put an alarm clock, a table lamp, and a photo on a nightstand.
So, once again make sure you write the right words for the “thing” that you really want. Do you want one-night stand or one nightstand? Make up your mind! :D
“What do you do?” or “What is your job?”
When someone asks you “What do you do?“, they’re asking about your job. In English, people don’t actually say “What is your job?“. Instead they say “What do you do?“ and the correct response is “I’m a/an + a job title”.
Examples:
- I’m an English teacher.
- I’m a dentist.
- I’m a lawyer.
“What is your job?“ is still used in English textbooks, but in real life native English speakers almost never say that. They will mostly say:
- What do you do?
- What do you do for a living?
- What do you do exactly?
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